Man to appear in court after motorbike hit-and-run left child, 6, in critical condition

The collision happened on Wade Street, Bristol at about 6pm on Saturday (28 January)
Carrington Walker
By Carrington Walker
Published 30th Jan 2023, 14:21 BST
Updated 30th Jan 2023, 14:22 BST
A man appeared in court today (January 30) after a child was hit by a motorbike in Bristol (Photo credit: Joe Hillier)A man appeared in court today (January 30) after a child was hit by a motorbike in Bristol (Photo credit: Joe Hillier)
A man appeared in court today (January 30) after a child was hit by a motorbike in Bristol (Photo credit: Joe Hillier)

A 21-year-old man is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (January 30) after being charged with four offences in connection with a collision which left a six-year-old boy seriously injured.

Ellis Smith, of Kingsmead Road, Bristol, has been charged with; causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision, committing an act/ series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice and using a motor vehicle on the road without third party insurance.

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The collision happened on Wade Street, Bristol at about 6pm on Saturday (28 January). A six-year-old boy sustained serious injuries in the incident and is currently in hospital in a stable condition. Police say the motorcyclist and pillion were wearing helmets.

The boy’s next of kin are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers. Smith remains in police custody pending his appearance before magistrates.

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